Páraic McMahon, Author at Clare Echo

‘We’re going nowhere’ – protestors staying overnight on blocked M18 in Clare

PROTESTORS are to stay on the M18 in Co Clare overnight with disruptions to enter a fourth day across the roads of the county.

Naming rights of Cusack Park ‘more for local presence than improving business’ say Zimmer Biomet

By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ZIMMER BIOMET’s naming rights deal with Clare GAA has been about giving back to the local community as opposed to improving its business according to a senior member of management.

Shannon is first airport in Ireland to use EV moving system

By Páraic McMahon

SHANNON AIRPORT has become the first airport in Ireland to use an electric vehicle moving system to relocate both electric and conventional vehicles.

Handy win over Shannon Hibs books Bridge’s place in third round of FAI Junior Cup

By Páraic McMahon

*Conor Henry and Jack O’Halloran celebrate after Bridge Utd take the lead. Photograph: Joe Buckley BRIDGE UTD have set up a third round clash with neighbours Newmarket Celtic after overcoming Shannon Hibs with ease.

Protesters plan to lock down M18 as Clare service stations begin to run out of fuel

By Páraic McMahon

*A road block along the M18 at junction 11. Photograph: Joe Buckley CLARE PROTESTERS are planning to lock down main arteries of the county on Thursday.

Clare U20s get over the line against Limerick to inch closer to semi-finals

By Páraic McMahon

*Captain Eoghan Gunning excelled in defence for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’S U20 hurlers have recorded successive wins in the Munster championship, making hard work of it yet again but getting over the line nonetheless.